Cycle rides Every mile matters, every ride counts
With UK trails and global challenges every mile you cycle helps someone live well after brain injury.
Explore our exciting cycling challenges and find the perfect ride to inspire you to get in the saddle. We’ll help you to cross the finish line and support vital services for people living with the effects of brain injury.
Join a community of riders making a real difference and enjoy the adventure along the way.
We’d love to chat and help you plan your event. Just call 0115 855 0090 or email community@headway.org.uk.
We help people to rebuild their lives, relearn lost skills and regain independence following brain injury. Your donations make it happen.
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Headway Hero cycles Lands End to John O'Groats
Mick Smith completed an epic solo adventure, cycling 942 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats over the course of 7.5 days, not only as a personal road to recovery from a brain injury sustained 10 years earlier, but also to raise vital funds for Headway!
Read storyKenya Cycle
November 2026 - Push your limits on a 400km multi-day ride through Kenya’s highlands and wildlife conservations. Conquer the climbs and celebrate at Lake Nakuru, home to its iconic flamingos.
Find out moreLands End to John O’Groats cycle challenge
June 2026 and September 2026 - Take on the legendary Land’s End to John O’Groats route and achieve one of the most rewarding cycling feats in the UK.
Find out moreLondon to Amsterdam cycle
September 2026 - Cycle through Kent, Bruges, and Breda before finishing in vibrant Amsterdam. Every mile helps fund vital services — so you’ll enjoy stunning scenery and make a real difference along t...
Find out moreLondon to Brighton cycle ride
13 September 2026 - An iconic 55-mile challenge from Clapham Common to Brighton’s seafront. Enjoy stunning countryside views as you pedal from city streets to the seaside.
Find out moreLondon to Bruges Cycle
September 2026 - Cycle through Kent, Bruges, and Breda before finishing in vibrant Amsterdam. Every mile helps fund vital services — so you’ll enjoy stunning scenery and make a real difference along t...
Find out moreLondon to Paris: a capital adventure!
Join Headway UK for a 311 mile challenging ride from London to Paris, cycling through countryside, market towns, and rolling French hills. The journey ends in spectacular fashion at the Eiffel Tower ...
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